Picton and District Historical and Family History Society Inc - Australia

04/05/2026

FAMILY HISTORY IN THE LIBRARY!!
TOMORROW TUESDAY 5 MAY FROM 1 TO 3 PM
Come along and explore your family history - FREE.

30/04/2026

In Memory of
Margaret King
1934 - 2026
Obituary of Margaret King

25th April 2026

Passed away at home

Late of Sanctuary Point

Formerly of Picton, Richmond, Singapore and Salford, England

Beloved wife of Colin (dec)

Adored Mother of Veronica, Susan, Michael, Patricia, Colin and Fiona. Mother-in-Law to Peter, Alan and Chellee

Much loved Nan of her 17 grandchildren and great nanna of her 15 great-grandchildren

Sadly missed sister and sister-in-law of Susan & Keith (dec)

Aged 92 years

A requiem mass for the repose of Margaret's soul will be held at The Holy Spirit Catholic Church, St Georges Avenue, Vincentia on Thursday 7th May 2026 at 10.30am

Relatives and friends are invited to attend
Murphy Family Funerals

28/04/2026

Sad news, passing of Toby Gurner.

Funeral Notice - Sydney Cyril Gurner (Toby)

https://dwyerfamilyfunerals.com.au/funerals/toby-gurner/

26/04/2026

BOOK LAUNCH INVITATION
"Oakdale Street Names... the stories behind the name"
Published by The Oaks Historical Society Incorporated.
Ever wondered how your street got its name? Discover the fascinating history, people and events that shaped Oakdale.
Date: Sunday, 3rd May, 2026
Time: 10am for light refreshments with launch at 11am.
Location: Wollondilly Heritage Centre and Museum
43 Edward Street, The Oaks NSW
On the Day: meet the author, view student artwork of Oakdale homes.
Hear interviews with long-term residents; Book signing.
Books will be available for purchase.

Entry: Adults gold coin. Children free.
RSVP: 29 April to
[email protected]
Celebrate local history and the stories that shaped our community

24/04/2026

20/04/2026

It is with sadness that we have heard from Suzanne Caldwell of the passing of her mother Margaret, yesterday 20 April 2026. Margaret was 88.

Pat and Margaret oved from Newcastle to Picton in 1963 when Pat was appointed the Clerk of Petty Sessions. The young family lived in the log cabin in Carlton Road, Thirlmere. Pat studied law at night and qualified as a solicitor in 1966. At that time a solicitor named RAO Martin would visit Picton and Tahmoor once a week – Pat worked for RAO Martin (no relation to Peter Matin who was later to become a partner in CMC) and the practice was for a time called “RAO Martin & Caldwell”.

Later practicing on his own from 20 Menangle Street West, Margaret was his first secretary, doing the typing, keeping the books as well as running the family home and caring for their four children, Michael, Suzanne, Jennifer and Stephen. In a letter from Pat in 2000 regarding his career, he paid tribute to Margaret “… I am and will be eternally grateful for the effort she made in all things.”

The family lived in Struan Street Tahmoor and then built a home on acreage in Glengarry Road Bargo.

Margaret was very involved with many community organisations in Picton and Tahmoor. Pat retired from the firm and was appointed a local Magistrate, his last appointment at Ballina.

Some years prior to Pat’s death he and Margaret moved to Brisbane to be nearer daughter Suzanne.
Sadly, two of their children, Michael and Jenny, predeceased their parents.

Pat died in September 2023

Our sincere condolences to Margaret, Suzanne, Stephen and families.

30/07/2025